Lexaria Expands into Transdermal, Grows Licensing Revenue


Ryan Allway

April 4th, 2018

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In the quickly expanding legal cannabis industry, effective delivery of the drug is an ongoing problem. Many consumers have taken to edible products as a healthier alternative to smoking, but there are still key issues with bioavailability and taste when infusing cannabinoids. Other delivery methods have gained in popularity as well, including topical creams and lotions. In addition to improving intestinal bio-absorption by as much as five to ten times in as little as 15 minutes, new laboratory study data has shown that the DehydraTECH™ technology is just as promising when it comes to transdermal applications.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) DehydraTECH™ represents a breakthrough in cannabinoid drug delivery. Lexaria’s DehydraTECH™ is technology that promotes a molecular association between cannabinoids and certain fatty acid compounds that are known to have palatability and bio-absorption enhancing properties. This combination, in turn, results in improved cannabinoid taste, bioavailability and speed of effectiveness.

Transdermal Applications

In March, the company announced the results from its first laboratory study of DehydraTECH™ on human skin at a California-based laboratory specializing in Franz diffusion cell skin permeability testing. Researchers compared the technology with two leading skin penetration enhancers, looking for penetration time, absorption quantity, and peak amounts of CBD absorbed into and through the skin at multiple testing intervals over 48 hours.

The researchers found that DehydraTECH™ was the fastest acting for absorption into the skin and demonstrated the highest overall average quantity of CBD delivered through the skin. In fact, the technology outperformed competing products by as much as 225%. The technology also lacked any odor, even without the use of perfumes, contrary to other cannabinoid industry products that can be quite odoriferous without the use of masking perfumes.

“We have theorized for some time that our DehydraTECH™ delivery system might have positive effects on skin-based delivery complementing its already commercialized gastro-intestinal product applications,” said Lexaria President John Docherty. “The first round of testing was very encouraging and showed clear benefits with regards to speed of action and, particularly, delivery of CBD across the skin barrier for potential transdermal applications.”

Building an IP Portfolio

Lexaria has already begun to commercialize the DehydraTECH™ delivery system, as well as build up its patent portfolio. Earlier this year, the company entered into two licensing agreements for the innovative platform with a cannabis edibles maker and a Canadian cannabis chocolate manufacturer. Under these agreements, the company has licensed out its technology for the development of edible products in exchange for licensing fees and royalties.

On March 22, the company announced that it received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office providing for a “composition of matter” claims that protect the specific combination of substances which enable improved taste and bio-absorption. This adds to the company’s existing “method of use” patent that had previously been granted, further protects its delivery system, and opens the door to further commercialization.

“This Notice of Allowance applies to the delivery of both psychoactive and non-psychoactive cannabinoids as lipophilic active agents formulated together with the edible fatty acids that enable the powerful bioavailability and taste enhancing properties of the DehydraTECH™ technology,” said Mr. Docherty. “This allowance has been granted by the USPTO upon review of the compelling scientific data Lexaria has amassed.”

Looking Ahead

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) represents a compelling investment opportunity in the cannabis industry. By solving a key issue facing many edibles manufacturers, the company hopes to license its technology to a growing number of companies in exchange for licensing fees and royalties. These high-margin revenues could unlock significant value for shareholders over the long-term.
For more information, visit the company’s website or download their investor presentation.

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About Ryan Allway

Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.


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